House, Sign, and Ornament Painting. (Newspaper advertisement)

Newspaper advertisement: "House, Sign, and Ornamental Painting. The subscriber begs leave to inform the citizens of Houston and the country at large, that he intends carrying on the above business in all its various branches, in the city of Houston, and by a diligent attention to business, he expects to meet with a share of public patronage. Houston, July 13, 1837. L.S. MARGUIRET. N.B. Orders for signs from any part of the country shall be promptly attended to. Address to the care of Col. Thos. Wm. Ward."